Intel Easy Steps English
Intel Easy Steps English
Intel Easy Steps English
Table of Contents
Overview
Module 1
In this activity, you will have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet other participants.
1. On the lines below, you can list the key points you want to share with others, such as your
name and occupation.
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A computer is an assembly of many parts working together. Before you begin using the computer,
you need to learn about these basic parts of a computer. The parts of computer are listed in the
following table. Try to locate the corresponding part on your computer.
Parts of Computer
The system unit is the core of a computer system. Usually it's a rectangular box placed on or
underneath your computer desk. CPU (Central Processing Unit), the brain of the computer is found
enclosed within system unit.
The computer keyboard is designed like the keyboard of typewriter. It has keys for letters and
numbers, but it also has special keys. It is used to type and give commands to computer.
The mouse is a small hand-held device that controls the pointer on the screen. A mouse usually has
two buttons, a primary button (usually the left button) and a secondary button (the right button). A
mouse can also have a wheel between the two buttons, which allows you to scroll smoothly through
screens of information.
The CD drive is usually located on the front of the system unit. It is used to „read‟ information from
the Compact Disk or CD-ROM. The CD-ROM is the short form of Compact Disk Read Only Memory. It is
used to store information for or from the computer.
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Whenever you turn on the computer, the operating system, which is the most important program in
the computer, starts automatically. An operating system controls almost everything a computer
does, such as recognising the input from the keyboard and mouse, sending output to the monitor,
and organising and managing files and folders on the computer. There are different types of
operating systems. For e.g. Microsoft Windows*, Linux, MacOS, MS-DOS, Unix, etc.
When you turn on the computer and the operating system has finished loading, the computer´s
desktop is displayed on the monitor.
In this activity, we will explore Microsoft Windows*, which is one of the most popular operating
system.
After you turn on the computer, you see the desktop, which is the main screen area of the
computer. The desktop is like a real desk, it has place to work, a place to file documents, and various
tools to help you complete your tasks. There are many icons or small pictures on the desktop.
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Icons are small picture that represent some of the actions or tasks you can perform on computer.
Some of the icons represent computer software. Other icons represent places on your computer
where files can be stored. Icons provide an easy way to open the programs or files you would be
using on daily basis.
Taskbar is the blue rectangular bar located at the bottom of the Windows desktop. The taskbar
includes Start button, status area, and the systems clock.
1. Hold the mouse gently with your index finger resting on the left button and your thumb
resting on the side.
2. Move the mouse by sliding it slowly in any direction. Notice that as you move the mouse,
the pointer on your screen moves in the same direction.
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Note: Click means to point an item on the screen, then pressing the primary button (usually
the left button) of mouse once and quickly letting it go. Most of the time you will be doing
left clicking. As a general rule, “Click or single click” refers to clicking the primary button
(usually the left button).
Click in an empty area of the desktop. What happens to the desktop icon?
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Note: Right click means to point an item on the screen, press the secondary button (usually the right
button) and release it.
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Note: Double click means to point to an item on the screen and press the primary button (usually
the left button) twice very quickly. Note that if the two clicks are spaced too far apart, they might
be considered as two individual clicks rather than as double-click.
Click and Drag any desktop icon to empty area of the desktop.
Note: Drag means to point an item on the screen, press the primary button (usually the left button)
and move the item to a new location and release the button. You can drag the mouse towards left,
right, up or down or any other direction.
Click and Drag the desktop icon back to its original position.
The desktop icons represent only the most frequently used programs and features. For more
options, you need to use the Start button which is the main gateway to all your computer's
programs, folders, and settings. Follow the steps to explore start menu.
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1. Click the Start button at the bottom-left corner of the desktop. What are
some of the listed options?
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4. Click Notepad. It is the most basic text editor included in Microsoft Windows.
5. Notice that Notepad has opened in a new window. This window is on the top of the
desktop. The title bar at the top of the window shows the name of the application, for e.g.
Untitled – Notepad. The taskbar at the bottom of the desktop displays the name of the
program which is currently open. Notice the notepad button on the taskbar.
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6. Click the Minimize button at the top-right corner of the Notepad Window. What
happens to the window?
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7. Click the Notepad button on the taskbar at the bottom of the desktop. What happens?
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8. Click the Maximize window at the top-right corner of the Notepad Window. What
happens to the window?
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Notice a blinking vertical line ( | ) in the work area of the Notepad Window. It is cursor, which shows
where the text will begin.
The keyboard is the main way to enter information into the computer. There are different types of
keyboards available, but basically all keyboard keys can be divided into several groups based on their
functions.
Typing keys: These keys are used to type letters, numbers, punctuations, and symbols
just like a typewriter .
Control keys: These keys are used alone or in combination with other keys to perform
certain actions. The most frequently used control keys are CTRL, ALT, the Windows logo
key, and ESC.
Function keys: The function keys are used to perform specific tasks. They are labeled
as F1, F2, F3, and so on, up to F12. The functionality of these keys differs from program
to program.
Navigation keys: These keys are used for moving around in documents and editing
text. They include the arrow keys, HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, DELETE, and
INSERT.
Numeric keypad: The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers quickly. The keys
are grouped together in a block like a conventional calculator or adding machine.
In addition to letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and symbols, the typing keys also include SHIFT,
CAPS LOCK, the TAB key, ENTER, the SPACEBAR, and BACKSPACE.
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The navigation keys allow you to move the cursor, move around in documents and web pages, and
edit text. The following table lists some common functions of these keys.
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Follow the steps to use Notepad and explore different keys on your key board
Type your name using the typing keys of the keyboard. Press SHIFT key in combination with the
first letter of your name to type an uppercase letter. For e.g. Raheela
1. Press the SPACEBAR key to move the cursor one space forward.
Type your surname using the typing keys of the keyboard. Press SHIFT key in combination with the
first letter of your surname to type an uppercase letter. For e.g. Siddiqui
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2. Press ENTER key to move the cursor to the beginning of the next line.
3. Type your address.
4. Keep the cursor at the last letter of your name and press BACKSPACE key to delete the
letter before the cursor.
5. Keep the cursor at the first letter of your name and press DELETE key to delete the letter
after the cursor.
6. Notice the vertical scroll bar along the right side of the Notepad Window. To view the text
not visible on the screen, click the Down scroll arrow . To go back to the top of the page,
click the Up scroll arrow . You can also press the left mouse button and drag the rectangle
on the scroll bar to display the part of the page that you want to see.
7. Click the Close button at the top right corner of the Notepad Window. What happens to
the window? Also, notice the change in the taskbar.
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You will have an opportunity to develop your typing and mouse control skills as you complete the
sample in the Guided Practice section and create samples in Self Practice section later.
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Guided Practice
1. Open Notepad
3. Click the Close button at the top right corner of the Notepad Window.
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Self Practice
Letter
In this Self Practice, you will learn how to type in your Note pad.
Type a letter to your trainer informing about your progress in using computer keyboard.
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List of Address
In this self practice, you will practice special characters such as underscore(_),at the rate(@) and
forward slash(/);punctuation marks such as colon(:) and hyphen(-) and numeric keypad.
A folder is like a filing cabinet, where you can store files and subfolders. It assists you in organizing
and managing your files and documents. All documents, spreadsheets and presentations relating to
this course will be saved in specific folders so that you will be able to find them easily. Follow the
steps to create folders on the desktop.
1. Right click in the middle of the desktop, click New Folder on the drop down menu.
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3. Rename the folder by typing your first name underscore your last name. (for example,
Raheela) Press Enter. If the new folder text is not selected, right-click the folder, and click
Rename.
4. Double-click the folder that you renamed, to open the folder. Inside, create three more
folders in the same manner described above.
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6. Click the Close button in each window. You will now be able to see the desktop again.
When you have finished working on your computer, you must shut down the computer.
Follow the steps to shut down the computer using the Start menu:
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Introducing Internet
Module 2
Introducing Internet
Description: While searching for some information about health, jobs vacancies or
entertainment through books, friends, neighbours, etc., we often end up without
relevant information or without any information at all. Today, with just a click of
mouse, we can get the latest information from any corner of the world right at our
fingertips.
The objective of this module is for you to get introduced to the Intel® Education
Help Guide, a digital resource to help you do tasks on the computer. You will also
learn how use the Internet effectively for searching information and
communication. You will develop Internet skills by conducting search.
At various points during this course, you might have asked help from your friends or instructor. Now
onwards, when you want any technical help, you can use the Intel® Education Help Guide. The Help
Guide provides simple step-by-step directions for completing technical tasks. You can use Help
Guide to quickly learn how to do certain tasks on your computer as they are needed.
1. Insert the Help Guide CD in the CD Drive and wait for auto run.
5. Click the Help Guide link on the left navigation pane, which shows the contents of the Help
Guide.
Note: To select a link, move your cursor over it. You will notice the cursor changes to a hand .
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a. Read the instructions to find a skill in the left navigation pane. (See Help Guide
Skill 1.1)
b. Read the instructions to search for a skill. (See Help Guide Skill 1.2)
2. Click Viewing Skills While You Work (Help Guide Skill 2.)
a. Read the instructions to view a skill in the main window. (See Help Guide Skill
2.1)
b. Read the instructions to view a skill in the individual skill pop up window. (See
Help Guide Skill 2.2)
c. Read the instructions to close the pop up window and return to the main
window. (See Help Guide Skill 2.5)
Before you begin using Internet, you need to learn about the basic terms related to Internet.
Internet:
The Internet sometimes called “the Net” is a worldwide network of computers, where computers
across different locations can communicate with each other.
Web:
Web/World Wide Web (WWW) is similar to a library. It refers to the collection of information
available on the Internet. It consists of millions and millions of pages of text, pictures, sounds and
animation on various topics.
Browser:
A browser is a software program that is necessary in order for you to view Web pages on the Web,
for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer*, Mozilla Firefox*, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, and
Opera etc.
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A Web address (URL) refers to the address of the Web page or Web site on the Internet. It
specifies the exact location of the Web page on the Internet like your detailed address including
your name, house name, flat number, street name or number, city name and pin code. For example,
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/news/pakistan
You need a software program called a Web browser to explore the information available on the
World Wide Web. A Web browser is used to display Web pages on your computer. In this activity we
will explore Web browsers in detail.
The Web browser consists of a title bar, a toolbar, a menu bar, a status bar and scroll bars. In
addition, it includes an address bar. The address bar displays the Web address or URL of the Web
page you are currently viewing. The toolbar provides navigation buttons that can be used to explore
the Web.
1. Start the web browser (See Web Technologies Skill 1.1 or 3.1) or double-click the web
browser icon on the desktop.
Note: Make sure you type the web address correctly or else the desired web page will not
open.
3. Read the information and use vertical or horizontal scroll bars to view the text not visible
on the screen.
Note: You will notice that the cursor changes to a hand when it placed on any hyperlink.
5. Click on the Back / Go back one page button to go back to the first page.
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6. Type http://epaper.dawn.com/on the Address or Location bar. (See Web Technologies Skill
1.1 or 3.1)
8. Click on the Home icon on the toolbar to go to the home page of the Web browser.
Search engines are tools used to find information on the World Wide Web. Usually, searches are
based on a word or a combination of words or topics. The search results may consist of web pages,
images, information and other types of files (presentations, documents, spreadsheets, etc.)
http://www.google.com
http://www.bing.com
http://search.yahoo.com
http://www.altavista.com/
1. Start the web browser (See Web Technologies Skill 1.1 or 3.1) or double-click the web
browser icon on the desktop.
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3. Suppose you want to book an online rail ticket. Type the key words “wikipedia” in the
Search Box.
Note: Keyword is the word used by the search engines in its search for relevant websites.
Choose the keywords carefully to save your time on search engines. Certain tips:
Instead of asking the question “Who was the first man on the moon?” you can just put
“first man moon.”
Make it more specific – Instead of typing “cars”, you can just type “Nano”
Avoid, “a”, “the” “is” “are”, etc. unless you are searching for some exact phrase.
5. Look at the list of website and click on the most relevant website. (For this search, the most
relevant website is www.intel.com/education/pk)
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Note: Notice that the keywords are highlighted in the entire search result and under each
website; the search engines display the phrases with the keywords. You can identify which
website is relevant by reading the phrases written under each website instead of going to
each one of them.
6. Click Back / Go back one page button to go to the home page of the search engine.
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9. Look at the list of website and click on the most relevant website address.
Note: Notice that the keywords are highlighted in the entire search result and under each
website; the search engines display the phrases with the keywords. You can identify which
website is relevant by reading the phrases written under each website instead of going to
each one of them.
10. Read the required information. In case, the website does not have the required information,
click Back / Go back one page button and click on other website link from the search list.
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11. Click on the Images link at the top of the search engine window to search for relevant
images.
12. Save the image in the folder Raheela you created in Module 1. (See Web Technologies 4.4)
Self Practice
1. Visit the following websites
To watch news online - http://www.express.com.pk/
To send e-greeting cards - http://www.123greetings.com/
To view recipes - http://www.masalatv.tv/
To search for activities for children - http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
2. Conduct Internet search on your favourite topics.
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Follow the steps to explore Word Processing skills using the Help Guide:
1. Double click Help Guide icon on the desktop to start the application.
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Note: To view individual steps while you work, click the serial number of the skill. Click Return at
the bottom of the individual pop up window to come back to the main window.
7. View the different toolbars. (See Word Processing Skill 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5)
8. Type your name and address (See Word Processing Skill 2.1)
9. Change the colour of the text. (See Word Processing Skill 2.2 and 3.4)
10. Make the text of your name bold. (See Word Processing Skill 3.3)
11. Increase the font size of your name. (See Word Processing Skill 3.2)
12. Make Copies of your name and address without retyping them. (See Word Processing Skill
2.6 and 2.8)
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You will have an opportunity to develop word processing skills as you complete the sample in the
Guided Practice section and create samples in Self Practice section later.
Flyer
Flyers are used by individuals or in business to inform people about products, events, services, or
special offers. Flyers are usually single page leaflets given on the streets, at events, posted on
notice boards, etc. They are also called pamphlets.
PLAN IT OUT
Imagine you run a shop and want to promote it. You make a flyer to inform people about the special
offers. Look at the following sample:
Flyer example
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List your ideas about the special offers you would like to provide on your products.
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Plan your content and layout of your flyer in the space below:
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TRY IT OUT
2. Save your work in the Word_Processing folder created in Module 1. (See Word Processing Skill
1.7)
1. Type a title at the top of the page that tells the name of your shop. (See Word Processing Skill
2.1)
2. Below the title, type a few words about your shop. This could be a slogan or a catchy line.
3. Make the text bigger or smaller. (See Word Processing Skill 3.2)
4. Change the look of the words. (See Word Processing Skill 3.1, 3.3 and 3.4)
5. Change the alignment of the words. (See Word processing Skill 4.2)
Draw your own picture with the use of drawing tools. (See Graphics Group 5)
Add a picture from the clipart gallery. (See Word Processing Skill 5.1)
2. Move or resize the pictures. (See Word Processing Skill 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6)
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2. Type information about special offers in the rows. (See Word Processing Skill 2.1)
3. Change the look of words in your table. (See Word Processing Skill 3.1, 3.3 and 3.4)
1. In the empty spaces on the flyer, add some more clipart pictures that show what people will find
in the shop. (See Word Processing Skill 5.1)
2. Add a colourful page border to your flyer. (See Word Processing Skill 6.12)
1. Type the contact details of the shop at the bottom of the page. (See Word Processing Skill 2.1)
2. Type any other information inviting people to the special offer. Change the look of words as you
wish.
1. See how your flyer will look before you print it. (See Word Processing Skill 6.18)
Self Practice
Practice your Word Processing skills by making samples using the Help Guide.
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Resume
A resume is the first step to apply for a job. Have a look at the sample and make your resume using
the Help Guide.
Resume example
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Greeting Card
Create a greeting card to make your family or friends feel special. You can create a greeting card for
any occasion birthday, anniversary, festivals, etc. Look at the sample and make a greeting card using
the Help Guide.
Dear Sana,
From,
Sanam
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Think about other possible uses of Word Processing in your day to day life. Use the space given
below to list the different uses of Word Processing.
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Share the list with your friends and note down any additional points.
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Introducing Spreadsheets
Module 4
Introducing Spreadsheets
Description: A spreadsheet or worksheet is an effective tool to record all sorts of
data like addresses, financial data of businesses, income and expenses, etc. It is
used to perform simple to complex calculations and organise data. It can also be
used to make charts and graphs.
In this module, you will explore spreadsheet software in detail. You will develop
spreadsheet skills by creating worksheets that will be helpful in your daily routine.
You will use the Intel® Education Help Guide to help you do tasks on computer.
1. Insert the Help Guide CD in the CD Drive and wait for auto run.
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Note: To view individual steps while you work, click the serial number of the skill. Click Return at
the bottom of the individual pop up window to come back to the main window.
10. View the different toolbars. (See Spreadsheet Skill 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.6)
11. Notice that an Excel window has several unique elements identified in the table below.
Row:
A horizontal group of cells in a worksheet. A Number is used to
identify each row.
Column:
A vertical group of cells in a worksheet, identified by a letter.
Cell:
A Cell is an intersection point between row and column. Each Cell is
assigned a name according to its COLUMN letter and ROW number.
When referencing a cell, you should put the column first and the
row second (e.g., Cell “A2”).
17. Click cell B6. Then, find sum of the numbers. (See Spreadsheet Skill 7.1)
18. Type any number in cell B5. Notice the change in the total of numbers automatically.
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Monthly Budget
Monthly Budget is a list of planned monthly expenses and income. Nowadays, many people prepare
a monthly budget to plan for their savings and investments.
PLAN IT OUT
Create your monthly budget based on your monthly income and expenses. Look at the following
sample.
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List all the sources of income (For example, Salary, Rent, etc.) and probable expenses in the
following table and plan your monthly budget.
INCOME EXPENDITURE
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TRY IT OUT
1. Start the spreadsheet software and open a new blank sheet. (See Spreadsheets Skill 1.1)
2. Type a title for your budget in cell A1. (See Spreadsheets Skill 4.1)
3. In the cells below, type column headings “Income”, “Expenditure”, “Particulars”, “Amount (in Rs.)”.
(See Spreadsheets Skill 4.1)
4. Make the headings bigger or smaller. (See Spreadsheets Group 2 and Skill 5.2 )
5. Change the look of the words. (See Spreadsheets Skill 5.1, 5.3 and 5.4)
7. Save your work in the Spreadsheet folder created in Module 2. (See Spreadsheets Skill 1.8)
1. In the cells below the column labels, type the amount for income and expenditure that you had
planned in the table. (See Spreadsheets Skill 4.1)
1. Merge cells with the column headings of your budget title, “Income” and “Expenditure”. (See
Spreadsheets Skill 5.10)
D. FORMAT NUMBERS
1. Format the numbers so they show as decimal. (See Spreadsheets Skill 4.9)
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1. Change the height and width of cells. (See Spreadsheets Skill 5.5 and 5.6)
2. Add a background colour and effects for cells. (See Spreadsheets Skill 5.9)
1. In the cells below the total, type “Savings”, and “Percentage of total income”. (See
Spreadsheets Skill 4.1)
1. Insert a sum function to total the income and expenditure. (See Spreadsheets Skill 7.1)
3. Insert a formula to show the percentage of total income. (See Spreadsheets Skill 7.6 and 4.9)
2. Change the look of words and numbers in the chart. (See Spreadsheets Skill 8.5)
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Self Practice
Practice your Spreadsheet skills by making samples using the Help Guide.
Address Book
You can record the contact addresses in spreadsheet. The format of spreadsheet makes it easier to
create and manage large number of addresses. Create your address book using the Help Guide.
Inventory List
You can keep the stock of your inventory in a spreadsheet. Create an inventory list using the Help
Guide.
Inventory Example
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Think about other possible uses of Spreadsheets in your day to day life. Use the space given below
to list the different uses of Spreadsheet.
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Share the list with your friends and note down any additional points.
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Module 5
Introducing Multimedia
Module 5
Introducing Multimedia
Description: Sometimes, merely words are not enough to express our ideas and
thoughts. A visual presentation with examples, pictures, diagrams, sounds etc. can be
more effective to communicate. Multimedia is used to communicate and deliver
information, ideas, reports, etc. to a large group of people efficiently and effectively.
In this module, you will explore Multimedia software in detail. You will develop
multimedia skills by creating presentations that will be helpful in your daily life. You
will use the Intel® Education Help Guide to help you do tasks on computer.
1. Insert the Help Guide CD in the CD Drive and wait for auto run.
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Note: To view individual steps while you work, click the serial number of the skill. Click Return
at the bottom of the individual pop up window to come back to the main window.
10. View the different toolbars. (See Multimedia Skill 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5)
11. Notice that a presentation has some unique elements identified in the table below.
12. Notice that your new presentation has by default opened a Title Slide.
13. Type your name in title text box and your address in subtitle text box. (See Multimedia Skill
5.2)
14. Insert a clip art in the slide. (See Multimedia Skill 6.1)
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15. Apply a design template to make your slide and make the presentation look good. (See
Multimedia Skill 4.1)
16. Insert a new slide with space for title, text and picture. (See Multimedia Skill 3.1)
17. Type “My City” as title, the name of your city in the text box and insert an appropriate
picture. (See Multimedia Skill 5.2 and 6.2)
18. Change the font colour of the name of your city in the text box. (See Multimedia Skill 5.9)
19. Change the font type of the name of your city in the text box. (See Multimedia Skill 5.6)
20. Change the font style of the name of your city in the text box. (See Multimedia Skill 5.8)
22. Notice that the presentation runs just like the slide shows through slide projector. The
difference is the presentation is broadcast through a computer instead of a slide projector.
You will have an opportunity to develop Multimedia skills as you complete the sample in the Guided
Practice section and create samples in Self Practice section later.
In our day to day life, we introduce ourselves with the use of words. In this activity you get an
opportunity to create an “Introducing Myself” presentation.
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PLAN IT OUT
Create an “Introducing Myself” presentation to share your hobbies, personal details, likes, dislikes etc.
with others. Look at the following sample.
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Plan your presentation using the space below. You may consider the hints provided in each slide.
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Slide 4: My Favourite
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Do you want to insert a clip art? If yes, what kind of clip art
would you like to insert?
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TRY IT OUT
1. Start the multimedia software and open a new blank presentation. (See Multimedia Skill
1.1)
2. In the title text box, type a title for your presentation. (See Multimedia Skill 5.1, 5.2)
4. Change the look of the words. (See Multimedia Skill 5.6, 5.8 and 5.9)
5. Save your work in the Multimedia folder created in Module 1. (See Multimedia Skill 1.9)
2. Select a design template from your computer. (See Multimedia Skill 4.1)
1. Add a picture to your slide. There are two ways you can insert pictures:
Draw your own picture with the use of drawing tools. (See Graphics Group 5)
You can add a picture from clipart or from file. (See Multimedia Skill 6.1 and 6.2)
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1. Insert two new slides with a box for a title and another box for a picture. (See Multimedia
Skill 3.1)
2. Type your personal details and your hobbies. Add appropriate pictures. (See Multimedia Skill
5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
3. Add border, 3D effects and shadow effects to your picture or clipart if you desire. (See
Multimedia Skill 6.3, 6.5 and 6.6)
3. Type about your favourites in the table. (See Multimedia Skill 5.2)
3. Type your experience about the course. Add appropriate pictures. (See Multimedia Skill 5.2,
6.1 and 6.2)
4. In the concluding slide, include the information you had planned earlier. (See Multimedia Skill
5.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
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You can add sound or music from the clip organiser. (See Multimedia Skill 7.1)
You can add sound or music saved on your computer. (See Multimedia Skill 7.2)
You can also play audio track in your presentation. (See Multimedia Skill 7.3)
You can add movie from the clip organiser. (See Multimedia Skill 7.6)
You can add movie saved on your computer. (See Multimedia Skill 7.7)
1. Add effects plays between the slides. (See Multimedia Skill 8.1)
4. Set the order and timing of animation on the slide. (See Multimedia Skill 8.13)
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Self Practice
Practice your Multimedia skills by making samples using the Help Guide.
My Family
Introduce your family to your friends and relatives by creating “My Family” Presentation.
My Family Example
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Annual Function
Community annual functions are very common and essential part of our daily life. Create a
presentation to share different events organized by your community throughout the year.
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In this activity, think about other possible uses of Multimedia presentations in your day to day life.
Use the space given below to list the different uses of Multimedia presentations.
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Share the list with your friends and note down any additional points.
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Introducing Email
Module 6
Introducing Email
Description: In our everyday life, we often send letters to our family members or
friends living in another city or abroad. With the Internet we can send our
messages and communicate with others across the globe in seconds. In this module,
you will learn how to create an Email account, send and reply to Emails.
a. Email:
An Email is a short form of electronic mail. It is a modern day tool to send and receive messages
using the Internet.
Emails have changed the world of communication. It used to take days or even weeks to send a
letter in earlier times, while now with Email you can send it in minutes. All you need is an Email
account, Internet connection and the Email address of the person you are sending the Email to.
b. Email address:
Email address is a like any other address. It is unique and two people cannot have the same email
address. An e-mail address typically has two main parts:. The user name (raheelasiddiqui2009), the
sign (@- at the rate) which is the same in every email address and mail server address (gmail.com)
There are many Email service providers like Yahoo, Rediff, Hotmail, Gmail, etc. You can create an
Email ID with any service provider by registering your details. In the next step, you will create your
Email ID with Gmail.
Note: There are many Email service providers but for this particular activity, Gmail is used.
a) Start the Web browser or Double-click the Web browser icon on the desktop. (See Web
Technologies Skill 1.1 or 3.1)
b) Type www.gmail.com on the Address or Location bar. (See Web Technologies Skill
1.4 or 3.4)
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f) Record your Email ID and Password in the space provided below. Remember that the
password is not supposed to be shared with anyone.
Password: ______________________________________________
h) Take a look at the table below and learn about the basic features of Gmail.
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Note: In case you do not have any Email address with you, take the Email address of your
Digital Literacy Course friends and send a message to them. In case you want to send the
message to more than one person, separate their Email addresses by inserting a comma.
For example: ********@gmail.com, **********@yahoo.com
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You can access your Email account from any place and from any computer with an Internet
connection.
a) Start the web browser or double-click the Web browser icon on the desktop. (See Web
Technologies Skill 1.1 or 3.1)
b) Type www.gmail.com on the Address or Location bar. (See Web Technologies Skill
1.4 or 3.4)
f) Click on Reply.
g) The Email address of the person to whom you would like to reply comes automatically.
Note: Do not type the subject here, as it is a reply mail for the same subject.
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i) Click Send.
Self Practice
1. Send a mail to your friend or relative.
2. Send a mail to your trainer, sharing your experience about the course and your
progress after the course.
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B. Microsoft Windows*
C. Word Processing
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D. Spreadsheet
I can enter and edit text and numbers in a Spreadsheet.
I can format cell and change height and width of rows and columns.
E. Multimedia
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B. Microsoft Windows*
C. Word Processing
D. Spreadsheet
I can enter and edit text and numbers in a Spreadsheet.
I can format cell and change height and width of rows and columns.
E. Multimedia
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